It's a restaurant with a view of the sea. The menu offers a variety of options, but the most popular is the ginger pork set meal. It comes with thick slices of pork ginger, maybe 4 or 5 pieces. The portion of rice is generous. And you also get to enjoy the friendly conversation of the owner. Ginger pork set meal: 1100 yen

Overlooking the sea in Otobe, this restaurant offers a breathtaking view! The hand-kneaded hot pot udon on the winter menu was delicious with chewy noodles and plenty of ingredients. The seafood bowl also looked incredibly delicious...♡ I would like to visit during the summer sea urchin season next time. For more details, click here ☟ Otobe Town Restaurant Genwadai offers a stunning ocean view! The hand-kneaded hot pot udon is exquisite ♡ https://saron-sayuko.com/2022/11/09/restaurantgennadai-otobe/

This is from quite a while ago. I was running out of time, but they welcomed me warmly. The atmosphere was great. I ordered the flounder tempura rice bowl at that time. The flounder was unexpectedly thick and large. It was very satisfying to eat. I could finish it all with a crispy texture. The view was nice too, and I think it's a good place to stop by for a drive.

A hidden gem. Delicious sashimi. It had a shady atmosphere but surprisingly popular.

Visit date: May 27, 2018 (Sunday) around 12:00 PM Under a clear blue sky with not a single cloud in sight, I visited the Motowadai Drive-in in Otobe for a drive. Located a bit towards the sea from the national highway, the location was a bit hard to find, but it was bustling with many customers during lunchtime. I wanted to try the squid sashimi set meal, but they were out of stock that day, so I decided to go with the flatfish tempura rice bowl that I saw on the menu near the entrance. Flatfish tempura is quite rare compared to shrimp or squid tempura, so I placed my order. From the counter seat by the window, I could overlook the Sea of Japan, providing a lovely view. Despite the crowd, I didn't have to wait long to be seated. The simple tempura rice bowl consisted of two large pieces of flatfish tempura and green pepper tempura. The freshly fried flatfish tempura had a crispy coating that paired perfectly with the fluffy flatfish meat, making it delicious. Despite being quite filling, I finished it in no time. It was my first time trying flatfish tempura, and it was a satisfying and delicious dish. The green pepper tempura served as a palate cleanser, allowing me to fully enjoy the main dish of flatfish tempura. If I ever find myself in the area again, I would definitely want to visit this drive-in. Thank you for the meal.

- Visit on 4/1 - When I woke up, I felt like eating herring soba, so I drove towards Esashi (laughs). I arrived around noon, but the soba specialty restaurant was full. The Yokoyama-Nakamura family wasn't serving soba either. Well then, shall we head down along the Sea of Japan (laughs)? After passing Setana, I visited this restaurant. There were no other customers, so I sat at a table by the window. I ordered a single serving of abalone sashimi from the menu (laughs). It arrived in about 10 minutes... There were 5 slices. Now, let's enjoy it with wasabi soy sauce. It's soft but crunchy, so I enjoyed the texture. The couple who came in later had a large portion of ankake yakisoba. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal (^O^)／

I went to the restaurant because I saw an article about "uni ramen" and wanted to try it. It was located near a roadside station, close to a sea pool. When I arrived around 3 o'clock, there weren't many people, and I was worried that they might not be open because it seemed dark. However, when I went further in, I heard a voice saying "Welcome," which relieved my anxiety. Unfortunately, they didn't have uni for the ramen, so I couldn't try it. When we asked for recommendations, they suggested "flounder tempura bowl" and "squid sashimi set." We ended up ordering those dishes. I only took a photo of the squid sashimi set, but the flounder tempura was amazing. It was crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, with just the right sweetness in the sauce. The squid sashimi was also delicious, with some of the parts fried. I would definitely like to visit again.

My daughter and I switched places, and my son came instead. I want to treat my son to some local food as well. Let's go eat something. Unfortunately, Hakuwasabe Maei Shokudo is closed and Hakuwasabe Ayakaze-to is fully booked. It seems like we're having bad luck today. My husband suggested trying Oto-be. We haven't been to Restaurant Motowadai yet. From afar, we could see the red roof of the restaurant, jutting out towards the sea, offering a great view. "It looks charming," my son said. We felt a warm feeling even before reaching the restaurant. We were turned away by the other two places just to see this view. Upon arrival at the restaurant, we found a not-so-new building that felt more like a drive-in than a restaurant. There were already three other groups of customers, all sitting at tables facing the sea. The spacious interior even had a children's play area, so even if they were noisy, it wouldn't bother us. It seemed like a place where you could play in the sea and still be allowed in even if you were covered in sand. It also seemed like a good place for just having shaved ice or ice cream. The menu was extensive, making it hard to decide, but most of the items used local ingredients. My family ordered rice bowl sets (pork rice bowl with soba, tempura rice bowl with soba) and started reading old manga. I was drawn to the Oto-be soba flour and ordered the cold tororo soba. I didn't expect to receive such a cold, refreshing tororo soba. The dipping sauce tasted a bit like store-bought menmi, but it was delicious and satisfying. They offered eggs as a topping, so I only used the yolk.

This is a restaurant overlooking the Sea of Japan on the Japan Sea side of the Doan area, along Route 229 in Moto Wa (Genna) town. The restaurant is located a little towards Esashi from the "Michi no Eki Route 229 Moto Wa-dai". The adjacent "Moto Wa-dai Kaigan Park" with a "Sea Pool" is a famous beach where you can take a break from swimming in the summer. However, today the weather is unfortunately rainy and there are no beach visitors. The spacious seating area has only 4 groups of customers already seated, so we naturally chose a window seat with an ocean view. Looking at the menu, the recommended dishes for summer are Uni (sea urchin) ramen and squid and egg tempura rice bowl. The waitress kindly informed us that today there is no squid and shellfish due to the weather conditions. We decided to indulge in seafood such as sea urchin, abalone, and squid at home, so this time we wanted to try something different. I ordered the pork cutlet set meal, and my partner ordered the cutlet curry. The pork is made from pork produced in Kamikuni-cho, which is in the same Hiyama district. Upon reviewing the menu, I noticed that they also offer soba made from soba flour produced in Otobe. I recalled hearing on STV radio that the restaurant was reopened with new management in July 2008. The menu, which uses plenty of local ingredients, reflects a strong desire for regional revitalization, which I appreciate. After about 10 minutes, the pork cutlet set meal and cutlet curry were served at the same time. The meal included lightly boiled asparagus, tomato, cabbage cut into slightly wider pieces, miso soup with seaweed and tofu, rice, pickles, and tonkatsu sauce. The pork cutlet was crispy and not greasy, with tender meat and no unpleasant smell. To be honest, the tonkatsu exceeded my expectations. My partner's cutlet curry also turned out to be a flavorful curry with a good amount of spices. It was a satisfying meal overlooking the Sea of Japan. Thank you for the meal.

We stopped by the Hiyama Nihonkai Line while driving. The restaurant is located right in front of the coast, so the view is great if you sit by the window. Next to it is a famous beach where people come to visit, so it's a popular stop for those passing by. The spacious restaurant was empty, dimly lit, and had a somewhat shady atmosphere, making it unclear if it was open or not. However, we decided to take a chance and go in this time. A waitress came out and said something about the seafood that wasn't available today due to the day's catch. I like sea urchin, but since it wasn't available, I had to give up. My companion loves fish and seafood, so we both ordered the seafood bowl for 1600 yen. The large bowl came with plenty of local seafood, miso soup, side dishes, and pickles. Even before eating, I was satisfied with the generous amount of ingredients on top. The seafood bowl was delicious, with fresh ingredients and a generous amount of salmon and salmon roe on top. The only downside was that the bowl was shallow, so the amount of rice was quite small compared to the seafood on top. My companion, who is very straightforward, even joked about it being like a lid turned upside down on a steamed rice bowl. Despite the initial doubts, the food turned out to be surprisingly good. The side dish, a green mixture with a little tuna, was particularly tasty, although we couldn't figure out what it was exactly. As we waited for our order, more and more customers started coming in, and by the time we finished eating, there were about seven groups in the restaurant. It was a funny experience, and my companion was thanked multiple times by the staff as we left. Overall, despite the initial sketchy impression, the restaurant turned out to be not bad at all, with other customers recommending dishes like katsudon and soba. So, if you're passing by and feeling hesitant, don't worry - just go in and enjoy the food!

The road along the sea in southern Hokkaido winds up to a cape, gaining altitude steadily. This place is called Gen'nadai. The roadside station is nearby, so it might be a bit hard to find, but the restaurant has a touch of Esashi. Seagulls, cormorants, and even a stray cat with zebra-patterned shorts. Oh my, grandpa seems to be going off track. The parking lot is ample, and the specialty is soba. The seafood stew looks promising, but squid is best in July. Seafood is quiet now, so soba and pork donburi are the way to go. The taste is professional and the service is attentive, like a local lady or a young wife. The atmosphere is friendly and amateurish, which is nice. I didn't have high expectations, but I tried it out and it turned out to be quite good. It's a typical lunch spot in the city, quite delicious. I would give it 4 stars, but unfortunately, the rice was a bit...well, not great. The soba was decent, the pork was tasty, the miso soup was good, and the pickles were delicious. The rice was the only downside. The souvenir was a traditional Japanese umbrella, which was a lovely touch. Overall, a satisfying experience.

I'm heading from the roadside station to Hakodate and feeling a bit hungry along the way, so I look for a convenience store to buy an onigiri, but I can't find one. I come across a restaurant and decide to stop by. Luckily, I can get onigiri to go. I wait for my onigiri while enjoying the splendid view through the large window. I order the "Salmon Onigiri wrapped in Rock Nori" (tax included 400 yen). It's a large onigiri wrapped in rock nori with salmon inside, and it comes with pickles. I enjoyed the unique flavor of the rock nori while eating deliciously. Next time, when I have more time, I would like to leisurely enjoy the view while using this place. Thank you, "Motoyamadai"! :)

2017.7.17 revisit❗️Uni ramen had less uni and a price increase of 200 yen.

Visited on July 1st, 2015! Uni ramen was amazing!